Magill

Population growth drivers in Magill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The estimated population of Magill as of November 2025 is around 10,329 people. This figure reflects an increase of 636 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,693 people in the suburb. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 10,296 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 85 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of approximately 2,951 persons per square kilometer, placing Magill in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch nationwide. Over the past decade, Magill has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.4%, outperforming the SA4 region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 96.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for the suburb.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Projecting future population dynamics, an above median growth is anticipated for Magill, with the area expected to expand by 1,930 persons to reach approximately 12,259 people by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 19.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Magill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Magill recorded approximately 69 residential properties granted approval each year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Around 346 homes were approved in the area between FY-21 and FY-25, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY-26. An average of 2.3 people moved to Magill per new home constructed over these five financial years.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $564,000, indicating a focus on premium properties. In FY-26, $17.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered.

New building activity showed 71.0% detached dwellings and 29.0% attached dwellings. Magill has approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,963 residents through to 2041. Current development levels appear aligned with future requirements, maintaining stable market conditions without significant price pressures.

Magill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Six projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Morialta Performing Arts Centre, Magill Campus Renewal Project, Magill Campus Redevelopment, and Rostrevor College Master Plan Redevelopment (Stage 2 and Ongoing). The following list details those considered most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Magill well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Magill has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.7%, with an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation).

As of June 2025, 5654 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.3% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Magill has a particular specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level.

Construction employs only 6.8% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 8.7%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force increased by 1.9%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% with a marginal rise in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Magill's employment mix, local employment is estimated to increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.3% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates Magill's median income among taxpayers is $52,152, with an average of $69,966. This is above the national average and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $52,592 and average of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $58,843 (median) and $78,943 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Magill, between the 42nd and 45th percentiles. Income analysis shows the predominant cohort spans 30.6% of locals (3,160 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 income category, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.0% of income remaining, ranking at the 43rd percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Magill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Magill's dwelling structure, as evaluated in the latest Census, consisted of 69.4% houses and 30.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Adelaide metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Magill was at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.4% and rented dwellings at 31.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Magill was $1,950, aligning with Adelaide metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $341. Nationally, Magill's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Magill features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households constitute 64.6% of all households, including 31.6% couples with children, 22.2% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.4%, with lone person households at 31.0% and group households making up 4.4%. The median household size is 2.4 people.

Magill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Magill's educational attainment exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 42.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia (SA) and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 12.2% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Vocational pathways account for 23.5% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 13.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.0% in primary, 8.6% in tertiary, and 6.8% in secondary education. Magill School and Norwood International High School serve a total of 2,466 students. The area demonstrates socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1104. Educational provision is conventional, split between one primary and one secondary institution. There are 23.9 school places per 100 residents, indicating strong educational infrastructure serving both local and surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis indicates 40 active public transport stops in Magill. These are served by buses from 23 different routes, offering a total of 2,066 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 190 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 295 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 51 weekly trips per individual stop.

Magill's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Magill residents show relatively positive health outcomes.

Common health conditions are quite low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% of Magill's total population (~5,643 people) has private health cover. Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.0% and 7.5% of residents respectively. About 71.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Adelaide. Magill has 18.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,931 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

Magill is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Magill has a high level of cultural diversity, with 39.2% of its population born overseas and 35.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Magill, making up 44.9% of its population. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which comprises 2.0% of Magill's population compared to none across Greater Adelaide.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are English (21.1%), Australian (16.8%), and Chinese (10.8%). There are also notable divergences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Italian is overrepresented at 10.0% compared to none regionally, Korean at 1.1%, and Polish at 1.0%.

Magill's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Magill is 40 years, similar to Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years, and somewhat older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of the population aged 85 and above is 4.0%, higher than that of Greater Adelaide, while the percentage of those aged 65 to 74 is 8.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of Magill's population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.5% to 13.1%, whereas the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.3% to 12.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Magill, with the 45 to 54 age group expected to grow by 28% (an increase of 371 people), reaching a total of 1,683 from the current figure of 1,311.